Frontline workers across the country are putting their lives at risk in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak, working nonstop -- sometimes without even thinking about a meal.

WDIV Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com have launched Food4Frontline – a community-wide effort to help both frontline workers and local restaurants.

“Let’s support our amazing first responders that are on the front lines and working to keep us safe,” said Marla Drutz, WDIV's vice president and general manager. “At the same time, we can support our local restaurant and store workers. This is one small thing we can do as a community to mobilize behind those that are on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.”

The Food4Frontline effort will accomplish three things:

Solicit: The station has heard from so many in the community who are eager to contribute in some way. This is a chance to give back to those who are working so hard to save the people's lives. These heroes without capes are putting their lives at risk while they work long shifts. WDIV -- with the community's help -- wants to feed them.
Serve: WDIV is partnering with local restaurants to order meals that will be distributed to those on the front line. The hope is that this partnership will assist Detroit-area restaurants and their staffers. Partners will uphold high standards in food preparation -- always and now, during this COVID-19 pandemic. Meals for the frontline workers will be individually packaged.
Support: These collective efforts will show those on the frontline – hospital and health care workers, emergency responders or staff keeping store shelves stocked -- that they are appreciated for the hard work.

To donate meals to Metro Detroit-area hospitals through Food4Frontline, you can start the process here.

WDIV would like to give a special thank you to the food partners: Andiamo, Tubby’s, Antonio’s, Big Boy, Roman Village, Zingerman’s Deli, Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Miss Kim, Mario’s Italian, Slows and Detroit Bold Coffee Co.